NHS

Welcome New NHS Members

Congratulations to 7 new Minnesota Honor Society members listed below. They will be officially inducted at a special banquet in March. We look forward to that night of celebration along with all of the service and leadership MHS students will provide throughout the school year. Students received an induction letter to share with their parents with a save the date notification.

NHS- Schoology Group

NHS announcements are posted on Schoology. All members of NHS should be following our NHS Schoology group. You will need an access code to join the group if you did not receive an invitation to do so the access code is...

​Access Code NCF4J-RKVWH

Students can find information such as volunteer opportunities, upcoming meeting dates, committee agendas, pictures of recent events, and links to service forms & hours.

It is very important that NHS members have their notifications on so they can stay up to date on organization activities. Parents are welcome to follow as well with parent access codes. ​

NHS Application Process

​Dear National Honor Society Candidate,

This packet contains the information you need to fulfill the candidacy requirements for the National Honor Society. Please read through it carefully and follow the directions in their entirety. An incomplete or late packet will result in an automatic rejection. Please complete the following steps:

1. Read through the entire application process and agree to the criteria for selection listed in this packet.

2. Sign and date the commitment and responsibilities form.

3. Student asks a parent/guardian to sign and date the commitment and responsibilities form.

4. Fill out the Student Activity Information Form completely on google (click on link in blue) and sign to verify that all information is true and accurate. This is not a time to be humble. Anything you can think of that demonstrates these qualities should be included.

5. Write an essay or letter telling why you wish to become a member. This should be typed/word processed and approximately one page. It should be an example of your best writing. Remember academics is a major part of this organization and that Mrs. Sauter and others on the selection committee will be reading these essays or letters.

6. Acquire 2 letters of recommendation: one from a teacher, and one from another unrelated adult. The second letter can be from someone outside of the school such as a pastor, employer, or mentor. The people you ask to write letters of reference should be responsible enough to write a good letter and to complete it on time. You are asking your references to vouch for you and tell why you would be a good candidate for NHS. You should also give your references as much notification as possible. They should NOT be expected to write a letter in a day or two. Finally, you can, and should, check with me prior to the due date to make sure your references have been received if sent to me by email (jsauter@isd2165.org) or please turn in paper copies of your references with your application by the application due date. Make sure you thank your reference writers.

7. All of your application materials should be completed and turned in to me on or before Tues., Nov. 22. If you have a problem with the due date please notify me in advance of your situation. Application materials should be turned in directly to Mrs. Sauter in room 110. If you are unable to print paper copies of your completed application materials then email them to me at jsauter@isd2165.org or shared with me on google docs. Please confirm with me that I have received all parts of your application prior to the application due date -Student activities information form (google spreadsheet)NHS responsibilities & commitment form with signaturesOne page word processed letter or essay2 letters of reference

8. The expectations, requirements, and activities are included on the following pages.

Criteria For Selection to National Honor SocietyScholarship*Minimum GPA of 3.50 on a 4.0 scaleIt is especially important for freshmen candidates to remember that the GPA eligibility is based on only one semester’s grades. As a result, it could fluctuate more readily than GPAs based on more data. If your GPA is especially close to 3.50 and drops below that after the second semester, you would not be inducted even if you were accepted originally. You could become eligible at another time if your grades once again meet the requirement. You will be notified by mail shortly after grades are finalized in June of any changes in membership status. Leadership*Exemplifies positive attitudes and behavior and inspires same in others*Promotes school and classroom activities*Influences peers to uphold school ideals*Proposes solutions to problems*Demonstrates academic initiative*Assumes leadership responsibilities*Carries tasks to completionService*Participates in some outside activity: girl scouts, boy scouts, church groups, volunteers services for the aged or disadvantaged both in school and in the community*Volunteers dependable and well-organized assistance*Works well with others and is willing to take on difficult or inconspicuous responsibilities *Renders any requested service to the school cheerfully and enthusiastically *Does committee work uncomplainingly*Shows courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers, and studentsCharacter*Evaluation based on integrity, responsibility, respect, commitment, social acceptance, cooperation, emotional balance, initiative, industry, judgment, common sense, and reliability

National Honor Society Responsibilities

Members of the National Honor Society are asked to uphold high standards of honor and service. Please look over the following list. If you can agree to fulfill these responsibilities, please sign your name and have your parent/guardian sign on the last page of the activity packet, indicating you have discussed this with them. This is a serious commitment that follows the state and national guidelines for the National Honor Society. Members who do not fulfill these duties will be placed on probation or removed from NHS membership.As a member of the National Honor Society, I will do the following: 1. Attend all meetings 2. Participate in group activities 3. Serve willingly on special tasks. 4. Maintain high standards of character 5. Maintain high academic achievement 6. Work on individual service hours 7. Keep accurate records of service involvement and turn them in monthly. 8. Avoid any questionable scholastic activities such as cheating or plagiarism. 9. Take an active, positive role in class leadership10. Follow MSHSL rules in regards to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

The high school faculty will be asked for feedback concerning all applicants. This information, along with your activity form, essay, and reference letters will be evaluated by the NHS committee members. You will be notified through the mail of the committee’s decision.

Directions: Please complete all sections of the google spreadsheet attached in the above link. Do not be modest. Every bit of information can be used by the faculty council to assist with the selection process. Some information may overlap from category to category.

Below is a list of the activities you will be including on the google spreadsheet.

Co-curricular Activities: List all activities in which you have participated. Include clubs, teams, musical groups, etc. Include major accomplishments and awards received in these activities.

Leadership Positions: List all elected or appointed leadership positions held in school, community, or work activities. Only those positions in which you were directly responsible for directing or motivating others should be included. Some examples would be if you were elected to student council; served as officer of a class, club, or other organization; nominated as a committee chairperson; selected as a team captain; worked as newspaper/yearbook editor; worked as area manager; or served in community leadership position.

Community Activities: List community activities in which you have participated and note any major accomplishment in each. These should be any activities outside of school in which you participated for the betterment of your community. Some examples would be church groups, clubs sponsored outside the school, Boy or Girl Scouts, volunteer groups, or community endeavors.

Work Experience, Recognition, and Awards: List any job experiences or honors that you have received which support your bid to be selected for membership in the National Honor Society. Work experience may be paid or volunteer.

All the information I provided on the Student Activity Information Form is true and accurate.

Member’s PRINTED name First ______________________ Last _______________________

Members of the National Honor Society are asked to uphold high standards of honor and service. Please look over the following list. If you can agree to fulfill these responsibilities, please sign your name and have your parent/guardian sign on the last page of the activity packet, indicating you have discussed this with them. This is a serious commitment that follows the state and national guidelines for the National Honor Society. Members who do not fulfill these duties will be placed on probation or removed from NHS membership.As a member of the National Honor Society, I will do the following: 1. Attend all meetings 2. Participate in group activities 3. Serve willingly on special tasks and provide service. 4. Maintain high standards of character 5. Maintain high academic achievement 6. Work on individual service hours 7. Keep accurate records of service involvement and turn them in monthly. 8. Avoid any questionable scholastic activities such as cheating or plagiarism. 9. Take an active, positive role in class leadership10. Follow MSHSL rules in regards to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

The high school faculty will be asked for feedback concerning all applicants. This information, along with your activity form, essay, and reference letters will be evaluated by the NHS committee members. You will be notified through the mail of the committee’s decision.

As a NHS member you will be expected to uphold the REBEL cause.

R ender ServiceE nthusiastic ScholarB e of Good CharacterE xcellenceL eadershipI realize if I do not complete these commitments, I may be asked to do some alternative duty or be removed from membership. Once a member has been removed from membership, he/she cannot be reinstated. No matter the years of membership, once membership is terminated, the student will not be allowed to wear the gold sash at graduation.

Member’s PRINTED name First ______________________ Last _______________________

Member’s Signature ____________________________ Date ______________

Parent’s Signature ______________________________ Date______________One Page NHS Essay/LetterWhy I want to be a member of NHS….